Golf Course Overview: High Cliff Golf Course By Brian Weis

Golf Course Overview: High Cliff Golf Course

Insights From An Insider With Jeff Luniak, General Manager

By Brian Weis

Local and traveling golfers love to research courses before playing them, whether it is to gain some local knowledge or to set an expectation before their upcoming round. Below is an interview with COREY FELLER who shares some valuable insight about the property, its most talked about holes and the signature dish/drink to consume at the 19th hole.

How Does Your Course Differ From The Others In The Area?
The natural beauty, abundant wildlife and meandering holes through High Cliff State Park offer our customers an atmosphere unlike any other in the Fox River Valley. When playing a round at High Cliff you will encounter animals like turkeys, deer, rabbits, geese, numerous other bird species, foxes and other animals. The front nine winds through the wooded cliff of High Cliff State Park and overlooks beautiful Lake Winnebago and offers a golfing experience like no other. We also only have two holes that run side by side. Come by car come by boat we will be glad to pick you up or bring the camper we have plenty of parking. You will always get great service and great conditions when visiting High Cliff. We look forward to serving you.

For someone who has not played the course in awhile, has there been any new changes/renovations to the course or property?
There are many great changes that have come to the course over the last few years. With an new irrigation system you will notice upgraded playing conditions and healthier turf. We are also adding more tee boxes yearly as we are looking to become a course for "all players" We have also added cart paths and expanded drainage on the back nine and some holes on the front nine almost guaranteeing we will never be closed or not run carts in wet conditions. Our cart paths are also built closer to the fairways so the walk is shorter during cart path only conditions. In 2018 we will be offering a new fleet of Yamaha EFI Quietech golf cars. We are always improving by listening to our customers.

What is your course's answer to Amen Corner? (Describe your best/hardest 3 back/back/back holes)
Holes 6, 7 and 8 is High Cliff Golf Courses answer to amen corner. Hole #6 is a challenging hole running along the Niagara Escarpment with a large pond on the right that runs the length of the hole. This requires an accurate drive and a precise second shot to a difficult green. This is a beautiful hole that will go down as one of the most beautiful you have ever played. #7 is a decent length par 3 that overlooks Lake Winnebago. If you play this during twilight you will witness some of the most beautiful sunsets you have ever seen. This hole requires a long iron over a pond with a large bunker to the right. Don't go long because you will have an almost impossible up and down. #8 is a difficult par 5 that doglegs to the left at the 150 yard marker. a straight drive is required because of the woods and pond to the right. The second shot is a layup to about 100-150 yards between the woods. Do not layup too far because the creek can come into play. The third shot is and uphill shot to an elevated green that slopes back to front and can be difficult to putt. You will really enjoy our version of Amen Corner and we hope you come to try it soon!

What is your course's claim to fame, or is there a little known fact that golfers should know about the property?
It's simple "Wisconsin's Best Kept Secret" says it all!

What tournaments/events have you (recently) hosted or will be hosting?
PGA Junior Tour- July 11.

High Cliff/Shamrock 2 Day Big Cup- April 21-22.

Cliff Cup- May 27th.

2 Day 2 Man Scramble- June 17.

Besides golf, what other amenities do you offer if a golfer wants to spend most of the day at your facility?
Three Putt Pub- Enjoy a beverage and a sandwich at our new sports bar.

Footgolf- We have a 9 hole footgolf course that is fun for the whole family.

Corey Feller Golf Academy- Tune up your game with a single lesson or have a series of lessons with PGA Professional Corey Feller.

High Cliff Banquet and Events Center- We have two large banquet facilities that can seat up to 350 guests.

Signature sandwich or drink?
The Shankapotomus- Starts with a 1/3 pound hamburger on a fresh bun stacked with a wisconsin bratwurst and topped with lettuce, tomato and onions.

Contact Course
High Cliff Golf Course
1016 TANA LN MENASHA, WI, 54952-2964
920-858-7948

https://highcliffgolfandeventcenter.com/

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About: Brian Weis

Brian Weis is the mastermind behind GolfTrips.com, a vast network of golf travel and directory sites covering everything from the rolling fairways of Wisconsin to the sunbaked desert layouts of Arizona. If there’s a golf destination worth visiting, chances are, Brian has written about it, played it, or at the very least, found a way to justify a "business trip" there.

As a card-carrying member of the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA), International Network of Golf (ING), Golf Travel Writers of America (GTWA), International Golf Travel Writers Association (IGTWA), and The Society of Hickory Golfers (SoHG), Brian has the credentials to prove that talking about golf is his full-time job. In 2016, his peers even handed him The Shaheen Cup, a prestigious award in golf travel writing—essentially the Masters green jacket for guys who don’t hit the range but still know where the best 19th holes are.

Brian’s love for golf goes way back. As a kid, he competed in junior and high school golf, only to realize that his dreams of a college golf scholarship had about the same odds as a 30-handicap making a hole-in-one. Instead, he took the more practical route—working on the West Bend Country Club grounds crew to fund his University of Wisconsin education. Little did he know that mowing greens and fixing divots would one day lead to a career writing about the best courses on the planet.

In 2004, Brian turned his golf passion into a business, launching GolfWisconsin.com. Three years later, he expanded his vision, and GolfTrips.com was born—a one-stop shop for golf travel junkies looking for their next tee time. Today, his empire spans all 50 states, and 20+ international destinations.

On the course, Brian is a weekend warrior who oscillates between a 5 and 9 handicap, depending on how much he's been traveling (or how generous he’s feeling with his scorecard). His signature move" A high, soft fade that his playing partners affectionately (or not-so-affectionately) call "The Weis Slice." But when he catches one clean, his 300+ yard drives remind everyone that while he may write about golf for a living, he can still send a ball into the next zip code with the best of them.

Whether he’s hunting down the best public courses, digging up hidden gems, or simply outdriving his buddies, Brian Weis is living proof that golf is more than a game—it’s a way of life.